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391. University of Athens to open first branch in Cyprus

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece’s oldest and most prestigious university, is officially setting up shop in Cyprus....

392. Cap St Georges hosts prestigious international event

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort hosted a distinguished AUB – Mediterraneo and Municipality of Paphos Event with key participation from the Delphi Economic Forum....

393. FIBA EuroBasket 2025 gives Limassol economy a slam dunk

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has given Limassol’s economy a major shot in the arm, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in business as thousands of fans, teams, and journalists poured into the city....

394. Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Invest Cyprus and Family Office Connect Cyprus (F.O.C.)

Invest Cyprus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the newly established organization Family Office Connect Cyprus (F.O.C.), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Cyprus’ position in the global Family Office ecosystem. ...

395. A Year of Meaningful Impact and Community Empowerment for the PwC Foundation

During the financial year 2025, PwC, through the PwC Foundation initiatives, continued to serve as a catalyst for positive change, deepening its contribution to Cypriot society through a wide range of initiatives across education and culture, youth entrepreneurship, and community support. ...

396. Consulting the outside world and other matters

The Ministry of Finance, implementing the governance program of Nikos Christodoulides, has put six tax reform bills out for consultation with outside experts and stakeholders....

397. Larnaca Airport set to become trade powerhouse, bringing jobs and faster shipping to Cyprus

Cyprus is moving forward with plans to establish a cargo hub and aircraft maintenance services at Larnaca Airport, aiming to boost trade, connectivity, and economic activity, officials said....

398. ''Trump Riviera'': Gaza reconstruction plan envisions smart cities and artificial islands

A newly revealed Trump administration blueprint for postwar Gaza reads less like a reconstruction plan and more like a real estate pitch. The 38-page classified document, obtained by the Washington Post, ...

399. Casino boom in occupied north sparks fears for future peace talks

In the shadow of international isolation, Cyprus' occupied north is gambling on a high-stakes future: doubling its number of casinos to 64....

400. Turkey cuts all economic ties with Israel over Gaza crisis

Turkey on Friday announced it was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel, citing its ongoing military actions in Gaza and accusing the Israeli government of committing atrocities against Palestinians....

401. September 1 to mark historic merger of Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus

On September 1, Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus are set to complete their merger, transferring all assets and liabilities to form a single, stronger institution. The merger is expected to reshape the Cypriot banking sector and expand services for customers across the island....

402. Paphos–Polis motorway stuck in neutral

A project meant to link Paphos with Polis Chrysochous has become one of Cyprus’ most notorious construction headaches, mired in legal battles, ballooning costs, and government missteps that have left it frozen for decades....

403. Cyprus and Greek banks on a winning streak

Big banks in Cyprus and Greece are riding a wave of strong performance so far in 2025, catching the eye of investors and hinting at even brighter prospects ahead....

404. President of Disabled People's Organization: Disability in Cyprus means destitution

People with disabilities in Cyprus face widespread poverty due to state policies that tie support to strict income criteria, the head of the Cyprus Confederation of Disabled People’s Organizations....

405. Cyprus to plan market return despite global uncertainty

Cyprus will begin planning its return to international financial markets in September, aiming for a fourth-quarter re-entry, officials confirmed....

406. Cyprus sets record for wasted solar energy in 2025

Cyprus is wasting record levels of solar energy this year, even as rolling blackouts last week left homes and businesses without power during a heatwave....

407. Tiny insect threatens Cyprus’ iconic prickly pear cacti

A tiny insect threatens to wipe out prickly pear cacti in Cyprus within a few years, potentially depriving the island of a summer fruit deeply rooted in Cypriot culture....

408. Hope was found in the ashes

The fire in Limassol was a painful tragedy. And yet, as painful as it was, this tragedy also illuminated another, moving and precious aspect of Cypriot society: The power of “we” when everything around collapses....

409. Cyprus posts third-highest rise in EU greenhouse gas emissions, Eurostat says

Cyprus posted one of the sharpest rises in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released Friday by Eurostat....

410. Cyprus’ tourism hits new highs, but winter still gets the cold shoulder

Cyprus’ tourism industry may be smashing records, but its biggest headache hasn’t gone away: most of the visitors still come when the sun is blazing....

411. New flight route links London Stansted to occupied north via Turkey

A new flight route from London Stansted to the occupied airport of Tymbou in the northern part of Cyprus began operations on August 5, with a stopover in Istanbul or Ankara. ...

412. Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....

413. Foot-and-mouth disease ravages livestock in Turkey

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is sweeping through livestock in Ardahan and surrounding areas in northeastern Turkey, alarming farmers who are losing animals and income, Turkish media reported Monday....

414. A farewell from the fault line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

415. ''Safety Concerns'' or just a tax grab?

A wave of new measures could soon change the way Europeans shop online, as the European Union moves to crack down on Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein, citing both consumer safety risks and unfair market practices....

416. PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook: Global entertainment and media industry revenues to hit US$3.5 trillion by 2029, driven by advertising, live events, and video games

Advertising spend forecasted to grow three times as fast (6.1%) as E&M consumer spending (2%) – as AI set to transform advertising models and drive hyper-personalisation...

417. University of Nicosia School of Business Receives AACSB International Accreditation

The University of Nicosia proudly announces that its School of Business has secured accreditation from the internationally recognised Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, following a lengthy and demanding evaluation process....

418. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 18/07/2025

419. Modernist building demolished in central Nicosia, raising concerns over heritage loss

A modernist building on Electras Street, located between Stasinou and Stasandrou, was demolished recently, drawing criticism from architects and residents concerned about the ongoing loss of Cyprus’ mid-20th-century architectural heritage....

420. Cyprus unveils €15 million employment schemes targeting women and over-50s

The Cypriot government will introduce three new employment schemes totaling €15 million to support women and individuals over 50, Labour and Social Insurance Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced Tuesday....